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Remember that even when your benefits end, you should still register with WorkSource if you haven't already. They have job placement services and can help with resume writing.
I'm registered but haven't used their other services much. I should probably schedule an appointment with a counselor.
Don't give up hope. I was unemployed for 8 months but finally found something. Keep applying and networking - sometimes it just takes time.
Thanks for sharing that. It helps to hear from people who made it through similar situations.
Yeah networking is huge. Tell everyone you know that you're looking - you never know where opportunities will come from.
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Bottom line - if you're a W-2 employee and you lost work through no fault of your own, you should qualify for unemployment benefits. The process might take a while but don't let that discourage you from filing.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I'm going to file this weekend and see what happens.
Good luck! And remember, if you run into issues getting through to Washington ESD, Claimyr can really help speed up the process of reaching an agent.
One last tip - if your claim gets approved, your weekly benefit amount will be based on your highest earning quarter in the past year. So if you had a really good quarter, that'll help your benefit calculation.
That's good to know. I had one quarter where I was working with three different clients so hopefully that helps.
Exactly! Washington ESD uses your best quarter to calculate benefits, so those higher earning periods really matter.
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If you're really unsure about whether you qualify, just apply anyway. The worst they can say is no, and then at least you'll know for sure. The application process itself will tell you if you meet the requirements.
This is the best advice. I wasted weeks trying to figure it out when I could have just applied and gotten an answer in days.
Exactly! Plus if you wait too long to apply you might miss out on benefits you could have been collecting.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I think I understand it better now. Sounds like I probably qualify since I made good money even though I was only part-time. Going to gather my documents and apply this week.
Good luck! Hope it goes smoothly for you.
Let us know how it goes! Always helpful to hear about other people's experiences with the process.
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For what it's worth, I tried calling Washington ESD directly about this same question and gave up after 3 hours on hold. Ended up finding most of my answers on their website, but talking to a real person would have been better. Might try that Claimyr thing people mentioned.
Yeah, the phone wait times are brutal. I'll probably stick to the online system unless I really need to talk to someone.
The website actually has pretty good info if you dig around. But sometimes you just need to ask a human, you know?
UPDATE: I took the part-time job and everything worked out fine! Been working for 2 weeks now and my partial benefits are coming through as expected. The online system calculated everything correctly when I reported my earnings. Thanks everyone for the advice!
This gives me confidence to take the part-time job I was offered. Thanks for updating us!
Definitely take it! The combination of part-time work plus partial benefits has really helped my financial situation.
Giovanni Rossi
has anyone had issues with washington esd saying you made too much in a quarter? they're questioning my overtime pay from last year
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Sean O'Connor
•Overtime pay absolutely counts toward your benefit calculation. If Washington ESD is questioning it, you'll need to provide documentation like pay stubs showing the overtime hours and rates.
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Fatima Al-Mansour
•I had this happen too. Had to send them three months of pay stubs to prove the overtime was legitimate. Eventually got it sorted out.
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Dylan Evans
The monetary determination letter you get after filing will show exactly how much your weekly benefit is and how many weeks you can claim. Keep that letter somewhere safe - you'll need it if there are any issues later.
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ShadowHunter
•How long after filing do you usually get that letter? Through mail or email?
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Diego Ramirez
•Usually within 1-2 weeks of filing your initial claim. It comes through your online account and sometimes by mail too. Check your secure messages on the Washington ESD website regularly.
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